Fanspeak: Draft Grades

New Orleans Saints NFL Draft Grades: Round 3, Pick 26 (89):  Akiem Hicks, DE –  Regina:  Grade C+ Round 4, Pick 27 (122):  Nick Toon, WR – Wisconsin:  Grade B Round 5, Pick 27 (162):  Corey White, SS  – Samford:  Grade C+ Round 6, Pick 9 (179) (From Dolphins):  Andrew Tiller, G – Syracuse:  Grade C … More »

Atlanta Falcons NFL Draft Grades: Round 2, Pick 23 (55):  Peter Konz, C – Wisconsin:  Grade A Round 3, Pick 28 (91) (From Ravens):  Lamar Holmes, T – Southern Mississippi:  Grade C+ Round 5, Pick 22 (157):  Bradie Ewing, FB – Wisconsin: Grade C Round 5, Pick 29 (164) (From Ravens):  Jonathan Massaquoi, DE –  Troy:  Grade … More »

Carolina Panthers NFL Draft Grades: Round 1, Pick 9 (9):  Luke Kuechly – ILB – Boston College:  Grade A -LB wasn’t the biggest need, but the Panthers will find a way to get the most out of Kuechly. He’s an elite prospect and should have an early impact on Carolina’s defense. My one real question … More »

Round 1, Pick 2 (2) (From Rams)               Robert Griffin III        QB                    Baylor: Grade A -The Redskins grab a franchise quarterback here, but they paid a hefty price to do so. Griffin though does possess elite potential, and has all the intangibles you are … More »

Round 1, Pick 14 (14) (From Cowboys)               Michael Brockers        DT                    LSU: Grade A -I was a big fan of this pick-up for the Rams. Brockers is a bit raw, but he’s going to a perfect situation in St. Louis. He’ll have a lot of help along that defensive line and can be eased into his … More »

Round 1, Pick 15 (15) (From Eagles)                   Bruce Irvin                  DE                    West Virginia: Grade C- -This was a really odd pick in terms of value. Irvin is a very talented and natural pass rusher, but he is very much a specialty player at this point. He doesn’t play the run real well or go out in coverage. … More »

Round 1, Pick 30 (30)                                      A. J. Jenkins                 WR                  Illinois: Grade D -This was the biggest reach of the first round for me. Jenkins is a nice receiver if you were selecting in the 3rd or 4th round, but this is far too high to take him. It was made even worse by reaching for … More »

Round 1, Pick 13 (13)                                      Michael Floyd             WR                  Notre Dame: Grade B+ -Wide receiver was not their biggest need, but adding a talent like Floyd to Larry Fitzgerald could be a nightmare for opposing defenses. Floyd was definitely worth the 13th overall pick, and could have an early impact given the presence of Fitzgerald … More »

Dallas Cowboys Draft Grades Round 1, Pick 6 (6)                                     Morris Claiborne              CB                    LSU:            Grade A Round 3, … More »

DENVER BRONCOS: 2. Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M: Miller is one of the top three players from this draft class and he should make an instant impact on the Broncos defense. He’s not a perfect fit in the 4-3 but I think he is good enough to still make a major impact. 45. Rahim Moore, … More »